Hiciese (en. Did)

/iˈθjese/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It is used to express desire, doubt, or condition in the past.

If I were to make an effort, I might achieve it.

Si yo hiciese un esfuerzo, tal vez lo lograría.

Used in hypothetical or counterfactual sentences.

I wish it would be nice weather to go for a walk.

Ojalá que hiciese buen tiempo para salir a pasear.

An archaic and more literary form of the verb to do in the subjunctive.

If she were to do the homework, I would feel relieved.

Si acaso ella hiciese la tarea, me sentiría aliviado.

It comes from the Latin 'facere', which means to do.

If it were necessary

In case it is necessary.

Si hiciese falta

As if it were necessary

So that it seems needed even if it is not.

Como si hiciese falta

No matter what I did

It does not matter what I did.

Hiciese lo que hiciese

To produce or carry out something.

hacer

fact

Something that has been accomplished.

hecho

did

Form of the verb to do in the past.

hizo

It is said colloquially to express disbelief at the completion of an action.

I don’t think he really did that.

No creo que él hiciese eso en serio.

Sometimes it is used to refer to a fictitious event that the speaker wishes would happen.

If I threw a party, you would come, right?

Si yo hiciese una fiesta, vendrías, ¿verdad?